Condolence: It saddens me to read that Michael has passed, he was my drum instructor when I was in 6th grade. Im 25 now and getting into playing live music with some serious musicians, I wanted to see if he had the time to teach me again. Mike made every one of my sessions joyful, he offered personality, patience, passion and progress through his lessons. His playing was so fluid, dynamic and natural; most of all he just loved playing the drums. I'm blessed to have his teachings as the foundation of how I play; he will be with me every time I pick up a pair of sticks. I will always remember my instructor, I'm forever thankful to have had him as a mentor in my life.

Mary, I am sorry for your loss. I never met you, but I'm glad you got to share your life with him; I wish you the best with your healing process.

Charley Peterson.

Condolence: Mary, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Niel

Condolence: Dear Mary,

I am so very sorry about your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. May Michael rest in peace.

Love,
Irina

Condolence: Sunday PM loves you

Condolence: So very sorry about Stix. He was a kind, thoughtful, supportive person

Condolence: Stix was a great friend and mentor to me, as he was to so many others. I'll be forever grateful that I knew him.

Condolence: Stix! In 1986 you took me under your wing, let me make The Ha Ha Club my second home. I was 18 trying to find my way in life, you guided me by your words and actions, you were a loving Big Brother and had a major positive impact in my life.

I'm very sad right now, but I will be fine, in large part because of you. At the end of every show as the audience moved towards the exit you always played Take Me Home by Phil Collins. Right now I can hear you singing that song with that wonderful smile that you always had.

With much love,

Silly

Condolence:
The way Michael combined humility and humor will forever bring a smile to my soul. It is truly a gift to laugh and love as he did, and I am honored to have been his friend. He will be missed, but never forgotten.